Chapter 82: The Big Shot
Li Erbao was ingratiating himself to Lin Hai non-stop. To him, appearances mattered, but they depended on the timing.
He had climbed to his current position by buttering up his superiors, and he understood this game well. He curried favor with his colleagues in a slick manner while badmouthing others behind their backs to get ahead.
He was acutely aware that sucking up to Lin Hai was the key. Since he couldn't afford to offend Lin Hai, he put on an earnest appearance of making friends and trying to please him.
Lin Hai had been through a rough and tumble life for so many years, experiencing storms that ordinary people couldn't even imagine.
No matter how well Li Erbao camouflaged it, Lin Hai could still see the deep ambition and desire in his eyes.
Before long, Li Changfeng, having received some news, rushed over again, worried that Lin Hai might suffer any disadvantages.
"Ah, Director Li, you're here," exclaimed Li Erbao respectfully upon seeing Li Changfeng arrive.
Li Changfeng had genuinely fought his way up based on true skills. Such a man was beyond Li Erbao's ability to contend with, so all he could do was ingratiate himself. At the bottom of his heart, he was deeply surprised and uncertain, wondering why Director Li had come.
"Brother Hai, are you alright?" Li Changfeng ignored everyone else and headed straight for Lin Hai, asking with deep concern.
Li Erbao widened his eyes in shock.
Director Li called him Brother Hai? Did the two of them know each other?
The two policemen standing nearby were sweating profusely, dumbfounded.
That was Director Li, the first in investigative skills in the city. It was said he had even been to the battlefield and been wounded, holding considerable prestige in the office. And he was calling a security guard "Brother Hai"?
How was that possible?
Everyone present, except for Li Changfeng, didn't know the details of Lin Hai's background. Their eyes widened with shock, and they were deeply curious about Lin Hai's identity.
Who exactly was this person called Lin Hai, or no, Master Lin?
"Lin Hai, are you okay?" A woman's voice came from outside the interrogation room. This content was first released on MV_LEMPYR.
Aside from Li Changfeng and Lin Hai, everyone else looked curiously in the direction of the voice, only to see the top female cop in grappling—Queen Qi!
"What in the world is going on? Even Queen Qi knows Lin Hai?" The police officer who had brought Lin Hai in rubbed his eyes hard again.
"Yo, Queen Qi, it's been a while. This is like my third time 'entering the palace'. It's rare for you to come see me," Lin Hai said with a grin.
Qi Weiwei nodded, "When the paperwork is finished, I'll talk to you privately."
"What?" Li Erbao and several other police officers showed their astonishment, envying Lin Hai immensely.
Queen Qi wanted to talk to him in private. They were so envious. The top beauty of the police force, the top female "Queen," and the cute tomboy who could knock out a bull with one punch—countless people in the police force secretly admired Queen Qi.
What was this guy's real identity?
"Sure thing, Queen Qi. Since that time we... you know, we haven't had a proper chat," Lin Hai said ambiguously.
Qi Weiwei uncharacteristically didn't get angry.
Once again, everyone else was stunned. Gossip curiosity twinkled in their eyes. What did this guy and Queen Qi do last time? The tone sounded quite suggestive; could they have gotten intimate?
Li Erbao was envious of Lin Hai at this point, having fantasized countless times about getting intimate with Queen Qi. Unfortunately, that was just wishful thinking. Queen Qi would never fancy a small-time director like him.
But now, this guy in a security uniform, with a mysterious background, was so ambiguously close to Queen Qi, and it seemed that the Queen herself wasn't angry at all. This was certainly unusual behavior.
Knock, knock, knock, the knocking on the door echoed once more.
Who could it be this time? Everyone was brimming with curiosity.
"Excuse me, is Mr. Lin Hai here?" A refined voice sounded, a man's voice, and he seemed quite young.
The young officers present let out a sigh of relief, guessing that a man this young and male probably didn't have any significant status.
But when the door opened, all the officers in the interrogation room were taken aback.
Several scholars wearing gold-rimmed glasses, dressed in suits and leather shoes, carrying briefcases, were standing at the door together.
From their outfits, these individuals obviously were not of ordinary status.
The young man leading the group stepped forward and said, "I am Yu Tianlin, the person in charge of the Su Group's legal team."
"The Su Group..."
Li Erbao swallowed hard, took a deep breath, and could hardly hide his shock.
The Su Group was one of the top corporations in Huadu.
Furthermore, the name Yu Tianlin was somewhat known among those who mixed in the workplace in Huadu. Although he was a lawyer, he was young and promising. It was said he had the support of the Su Family and the background of worldly society!
Just that fact alone was enough to demonstrate that Yu Tianlin was no ordinary individual.
But what was this guy doing here all of a sudden? Could he also be here for Lin Hai?
The thought caused everyone present to feel a sinking feeling in their hearts.
"Mr. Lin, I am Yu, currently your special attorney. They haven't subjected you to any torture or made any improper actions or statements against Mr. Lin, have they?" Yu Tianlin respectfully bowed to Lin Hai and said.
His actions took Li Changfeng by surprise.
Qi Weiwei watched this scene, her gaze on Lin Hai flickering with an elusive brilliance that was difficult for others to gauge.
As for the others, they were even more discomposed. Li Erbao felt like his heart disease was about to act up.
The other police officers weren't faring much better, feeling as if they were young enough to be shocked into heart disease.
"Heh, they haven't done anything to me, it just feels a bit like being falsely accused," Lin Hai said with a light smile.
Upon hearing those words, the police officers including Li Erbao broke out in nervous sweat.
"Since that's the case, rest assured, Mr. Lin, I will sue the accusing officer until he doesn't have a penny to his name, is this course of action acceptable to Mr. Lin?" After speaking, Yu Tianlin casually glanced over the few petrified police officers, the lenses of his glasses reflecting a chill that terrified them.
Li Changfeng came forward, a bit troubled, and whispered to Lin Hai, "Brother Hai, don't be like this, what they did was wrong, but after all, I'm the supervising lead, it makes things difficult..."
Lin Hai nodded at him, then turned to Yu Tianlin and said, "Mr. Yu, I was just joking, don't take it seriously, the officers have all been quite good to me, we do value humanization these days."
Yu Tianlin indifferently nodded, then added, "Regarding the person who framed you, I have already obtained their relevant information. If Mr. Lin wishes, we can initiate the procedure immediately, and they will definitely go to jail. I give you my promise and guarantee with my reputation as a gold-medal lawyer and my personal credibility in the legal profession."
"Then I'll have to trouble Mr. Yu, I'm just claiming guardianship over Ke'er, as his godfather," Lin Hai smiled. He was already delighted in his heart; he didn't need to guess who had sent Yu Tianlin.
The Su Group, then it must be Wanjing.
This little fool, sure enough, is very loyal.
"Rest assured, Mr. Lin, this matter is easily handled," Yu Tianlin nodded, his mind slightly curious. When Miss Su called him with a very anxious tone, it was all for this man in uniform, Lin Hai. What was so special about this guy?
Yu Tianlin's identity was very special; he wasn't just a lawyer, but also had intricate connections with the Su Family. His father, Yu Yue, was once one of the most powerful figures in Huadu's underworld, and now he secretly manages the industries and organizations his father once established.
In Huadu, Yu Tianlin was considered a top-notch young master. Since he made a promise, it would most likely succeed under normal circumstances.
Clip-clop, clip-clop—
The sound of high heels striking the ground grew louder as someone approached, apparently in a great fury.
"As the chairman of the Youming Ya Group, I'm filing a complaint against your police station for unauthorized entry into a private home and for abducting my company's life assistant and deputy head of the security department. I will be reporting this incident to the municipal committee!" Ouyang Xiaoya, who controlled the livelihoods of thousands of people, approached with an ashen face, followed by Li Wannian, Fan Jian, and the Youming Ya's legal team.
"Lin Hai, are you alright?" Ouyang Xiaoya entered the interrogation room, saw Lin Hai bound to the interrogation chair, and felt a slight touch of warmth in her heart. Although the guy was somewhat annoying with his words, he had a good heart and had taken hits for her on multiple occasions.
Everyone present, including Yu Tianlin, was taken aback. President Ouyang—she was one of the two top Iceberg Goddesses of Huadu alongside Miss Su, and was in control of a massive corporate group. Countless wealthy second-generation kids and young masters flocked to her, envious to even drink the water she used to wash her feet.
Such a person was also acquainted with Lin Hai.
At this moment, all eyes turned to Lin Hai, who wore a calm smile, and everyone's minds were racing. This guy was surely an important figure, but just how extensive was his hidden identity?